Mexico's Zombie Walk

The gathering in Mexico City is organized in search of a world record.

November 4, 2012 3:20 PM

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A man dressed as a zombie gestures during the V edition of the so-called 'Zombie Walk' in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. According to the organization 'Zombie Walk Mexico', the event gathered over 9,800 participants, breaking the previous record set in Asbury Park, in New Jersey in 2010 with 4,093 participants. Guinness World Records have not officially confirmed if Mexico holds the new record. less

A man dressed as a zombie gestures during the V edition of the so-called 'Zombie Walk' in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. According to the organization 'Zombie Walk Mexico', the event gathered over 9,800 ... more

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People dressed as zombies react to the camera during the V edition of the so-called 'Zombie Walk' in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. According to the organization 'Zombie Walk Mexico', the event gathered over 9,800 participants, breaking the previous record set in Asbury Park, in New Jersey in 2010 with 4,093 participants. Guinness World Records have not officially confirmed if Mexico holds the new record. less

People dressed as zombies react to the camera during the V edition of the so-called 'Zombie Walk' in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. According to the organization 'Zombie Walk Mexico', the event gathered ... more

Photo: AP

People dressed as zombies react to the camera during the V edition... Photo-1797401.51833 - Houston Chronicle

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A woman in zombie make-up looks at the camera as she takes part in the Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest Zombie Walk. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) less

A woman in zombie make-up looks at the camera as she takes part in the Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness ... more

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A man puts the final touches to his zombie make up to take part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to the organization, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an attempt to set a new Guinness record. less

A man puts the final touches to his zombie make up to take part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to the organization, 15,000 people will take part in ... more

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A child touches foam "zombie" arms displayed on sale during the "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an attempt to set a new Guinness record. AFP PHOTO/ Yuri CORTEZYURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images less

A child touches foam "zombie" arms displayed on sale during the "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in ... more

A man dressed up as a zombie takes part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an attempt to set a new Guinness record. AFP PHOTO/Alfredo EstrellaALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images less

A man dressed up as a zombie takes part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an attempt to set ... more

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A woman and a baby dressed up as zombies take part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an attempt to set a new Guinness record. AFP PHOTO/Alfredo EstrellaALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images less

A woman and a baby dressed up as zombies take part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an ... more

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A man and a girl dressed up as zombies take part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an attempt to set a new Guinness record. AFP PHOTO/Alfredo EstrellaALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images less

A man and a girl dressed up as zombies take part in a "Zombie Walk" at the Revolution Monument in Mexico City on November 3, 2012. According to organizers, 15,000 people will take part in the event in an ... more

Photo: ALFREDO ESTRELLA, AFP/Getty Images

A man and a girl dressed up as zombies take part in a "Zombie... Photo-3688804.51833 - Houston Chronicle

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A woman wearing zombie make-up looks at the camera during the Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness World Record of the biggest Zombie Walk. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) less

A woman wearing zombie make-up looks at the camera during the Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness World ... more

The Mexican flag flies in the main Zocalo plaza where people attend the Zombie Walk, seen from a city government building in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. At top is Metropolitan Cathedral. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) less

The Mexican flag flies in the main Zocalo plaza where people attend the Zombie Walk, seen from a city government building in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. At top is Metropolitan Cathedral. (AP ... more

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A man in Zombie make-up gestures to the camera during a Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness World Record for the biggest Zombie Walk. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) less

A man in Zombie make-up gestures to the camera during a Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness World Record ... more

Photo: Marco Ugarte, Associated Press

A man in Zombie make-up gestures to the camera during a Zombie Walk... Photo-3688809.51833 - Houston Chronicle

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A man in costume takes part in the Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness World Record of the biggest Zombie Walk. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) less

A man in costume takes part in the Zombie Walk in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. According to the organization Zombie Walk Mexico, they are trying to set a new Guinness World Record of the biggest Zombie ... more

Photo: Marco Ugarte, Associated Press

A man in costume takes part in the Zombie Walk in Mexico City,... Photo-3688806.51833 - Houston Chronicle

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Youngsters joke with photographers during the Zombie March along Montevideo's main avenue, on November 2, 2012.

Youngsters joke with photographers during the Zombie March along Montevideo's main avenue, on November 2, 2012.

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Youngsters joke with photographers during the Zombie March along... Photo-3686108.51833 - Houston Chronicle